The infamous Battlestar Pegasus was commissioned from the Virgo Fleet Yards soon after the Pacifica. The first commander,Abeh, commanded the Pegasus through a series of skirmishes with the Cylons, but nothing of noteworthy significance.
The Pegasus was used mostly for patrolling activity until the young Commander Cain took the helm. Cain was charismatic, fierce, and loyal to the colonies and took the Pegasus into dangerous missions against great odds.
The Pegasus was presumed lost in the Battle of Molecay, but miracuously was found orbiting the small planet of Pegasia, far from the Colonies. When the Athenia found the Pegasus, the Pegasus was in a sad condition.
The Pegasus had no vipers, most laser turrents were destroyed, and hull breaches were found throughout the ship. The original crew members had fled to the planet below and began a new colony.
The Pegasus was towed back to the Caprican shipyards and was refitted and upgraded.